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St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B14 7LP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught consistently and effectively; children learn to read from the start of school and become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum develops pupils鈥� knowledge progressively; pupils achieve well in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like history and geography, the curriculum is relatively new, leaving some gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils remember key information well in mathematics and English, showing good performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils requiring additional support with reading are quickly identified and receive help to develop their knowledge and fluency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are motivated, respectful, and show kindness towards each other and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies pupils with SEND early and adapts learning to support them effectively, ensuring good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to report to if bullying occurs, supported by a calm and orderly environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has robust systems for improving attendance and supporting pupils鈥� welfare, contributing to a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's efforts, and regular workshops involve parents in their children's learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to find out how the school teaches reading and are partners in supporting children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various sports clubs, a computing club, and events like 鈥榗ultures day鈥� to enhance the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: There is inconsistency in the use of indoor and outdoor spaces in the early years, which needs improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have a strong understanding of subjects, explain information clearly, and engage pupils effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' skilful questioning helps address misconceptions and supports effective learning in mathematics and English.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are no significant challenges noted; teachers are well-supported and trained.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ensure that pupils develop subject-related vocabulary and understanding progressively.
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About Us
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 351 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every day at St Dunstan's, we are encouraged to live our Mission Statement:
As we grow with God, we learn from each other.
St Dunstan’s Catholic School is a successful school, with a strong reputation in the local area. We are a faith school in the heart of Kings Heath that holds the gospel values at the centre of all that we do. We belong to the parish of St Dunstan and St Jude, and we are a proud feeder school to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, with whom we share a campus. We have high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils whose behaviour is excellent.
We aim to give a complete education to all our children and to educate the whole child. By fostering a knowledge of God and a real love of learning, we ensure the best possible outcomes in terms of progress and attainment for every pupil.
We are extremely fortunate to have a highly committed and skilled staff who share the common aim of wanting to give every child the best possible start in life. Not only do we strive to achieve the highest level in literacy, numeracy and all-round education, but we also work hard to ensure children feel safe and happy and contribute to our excellent standards of behaviour.
Our success is down to the hard work, care and determination of our wonderful teaching and support staff and the close partnership formed between our parents and our school. The school has a very talented, innovative and dedicated teaching team who are keen to continue learning and developing the quality of our provision.
We hold a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Our curriculum is well-planned and sequenced to meet the needs of all our pupils.
My family have been fortunate to have enjoyed a long and happy association with St Dunstan's Catholic School. This is the school we chose for our children, and I hope all our current and future pupils are as happy here as my children were.
Matthew Tehan
Headteacher
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 11 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 6 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 17 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
